“Managed by Q” Case Study. IS Recommendation for Competitive Advantage
For this assignment, assume you have been hired by the CEO of “Q” to recommend a technological solution that will help them maintain a competitive advantage while they grow and expand. You will analyze the case, research potential IS solutions, and make recommendations in a 7-10 page paper.
Organize your paper with a clear, logical outline, and make sure the following are covered in your report:
Summary of the case, highlighting the main points and key facts that lead you to your recommendation. (e.g. What are the current and future business challenges based on the company’s long-range strategy? How is the company positioned in the market and who are the main or potential competitors? How is the company organized and what is its culture relative to adopting new innovations and systems?)
The business problem/opportunity that leads you to a specific strategy recommendation (e.g. expand customer base, expand geographically (where?), or other). (Use may choose to use Porter’s Value Chain or other suitable model for your analysis and selection of a business opportunity.)
Information system alternatives to help the company realize the recommended strategy. Compare the benefits and risks for each alternative. Provide a rough-order-of-magnitude estimate of the cost and schedule for each alternative.
Describe your recommended solution and justify your selection technically, financially, and from a risk perspective. Discuss any changes to current processes that may be needed.
Recommend how the company should manage the implementation project.
Describe your recommended organizational change management approach, and any alterations needed to the organization/leadership structure and/or supply chain. Identify any legal or ethical concerns and how those should be addressed.
